As you mature your skin will become dry for some and balance the oil production for others, but the important thing is to take action.

If you’ve never thought about caring for your skin before, now is as good a time to start as any.

A basic of cleansing, toning and moisturizing is your first step. This regimen should be done morning and night.

But with maturing skin, you will want to add an exfoliating process and serum to your regimen.

Exfoliate Your Maturing Black Skin

As your skin matures, the process by which your cells renew themselves is slowed down. Instead of new cells replenishing every 28 to 30 days, it can take up to 40 days and sometimes longer for new cells growth.

This means that unless you exfoliate and remove the dead skin cells that are sitting on your skin waiting for new ones to push the old ones out, your skin will begin to look gray, ashy and dull.

When you exfoliate your skin, it removes the build up and your youthful glow shines through.

When I say youthful glow, I’m referring to the light and life that returns to your skin after a great facial.

You will not have the skin of an 18 year old and who’s to say you’d want it but you will have skin that’s beautiful and healthy looking for your years giving you the appearance of a younger being.

A gentle facial scrub or fruit peel will work wonders for your skin. These techniques are gentle yet effective for mature skin.

Serums and Mature Black Skin

Serums are like feeding your skin vitamins. A good serum will nourish your skin penetrating into the deeper layers adding moisture that relieves that cracked dry look.

Yes, your black will crack if you don’t take care of your skin.

Serums are just one of the ways that you can nourish your skin and provide topically what it needs for optimum health.

Nutrition and Your Beautiful Black Skin

No skin care regimen is complete without a good nutrition plan, after all, beautiful skin begins from within.

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